Left side wins both the departure over Lima's coast and the arrival into New York Harbor. During the long overwater cruise through the Caribbean and up the US East Coast, left side also picks up Cuba, Hispaniola, and the Florida coastline earlier than the right side, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
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Flight Path
Lima to Newark is 3,647 miles (5,869 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
After departing Lima the route tracks northwest over the Pacific before crossing Ecuador and Colombia, then enters the Caribbean. Notable features include the Colombian coast, the island of Hispaniola and Cuba visible from cruising altitude, the Bahamas chain, and the US East Coast from around the Carolinas northward through Virginia and the mid-Atlantic states before descending into Newark.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIM
LEFTJorge Chavez typically departs on runway 15 heading southeast, then aircraft turn north over the Pacific. Left side gives you the Lima metropolitan sprawl, the coastal cliffs of Miraflores and Barranco, and the first views of the Andes rising dramatically to the east. Right side faces open ocean with little to see.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR typically lands on runway 22L or 29 depending on winds. On approach from the south or southwest, the left side gives you the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Right side faces inland New Jersey with far less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lima to Newark. Left side wins both the departure over Lima's coast and the arrival into New York Harbor. During the long overwater cruise through the Caribbean and up the US East Coast, left side also picks up Cuba, Hispaniola, and the Florida coastline earlier than the right side, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima?
During takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Jorge Chavez typically departs on runway 15 heading southeast, then aircraft turn north over the Pacific. Left side gives you the Lima metropolitan sprawl, the coastal cliffs of Miraflores and Barranco, and the first views of the Andes rising dramatically to the east. Right side faces open ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Lima coastal cliffs (Miraflores/Barranco), Rimac River valley cutting toward the Andes, Callao port and harbor, Andean foothills rising east of the city.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically lands on runway 22L or 29 depending on winds. On approach from the south or southwest, the left side gives you the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Right side faces inland New Jersey with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Hudson River and its west bank palisades.
How long is the flight from Lima to Newark?
The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,647 miles (5,869 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lima to Newark flight path pass over?
After departing Lima the route tracks northwest over the Pacific before crossing Ecuador and Colombia, then enters the Caribbean. Notable features include the Colombian coast, the island of Hispaniola and Cuba visible from cruising altitude, the Bahamas chain, and the US East Coast from around the Carolinas northward through Virginia and the mid-Atlantic states before descending into Newark.